Depends on what your other options are. Where I hunt on public land it would be a shooter. If it was on my own land I would wait unless he's old and going down hill.
If he trips your trigger then go for it.. The great thing about bow hunting is that you never really know what you will do until the moment arrives to make that decision..
My gut tells me it is a solid 3 1/2 that needs one more year. I like the character. I will decide when I see his mass. Nice deer and I am glad he showed up to the game.
Id shoot. Waiting one more year means your neighbor could shoot him tomorrow. Or he gets hit by a car. Or he just "vanishes".
I hear ya. He is 10 ft from the stand I will be hunting on Oct 12th (unless east wind) and his better side is closer to the stand. Would like to see him in person and decide 100%.
Tough call - i'd say shoot. Then hopefully it all works out that you don't get a shot and you see him again next year.... I'd shoot him in a heartbeat!
I think that depends on where you live. Deer gets a pass from me this year and probably the year after.